Is Vulpix δ worth grading?
Pokémon · Dragon Frontiers · 70/101 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vulpix δ sells for $98.59 against $3.78 raw: a $94.81 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($173) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.78
- PSA 10
- $98.59
- PSA 9
- $173
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $98.59 | +$69.81 | +$44.81 | −$55.19 |
| PSA 9 | $173 | +$144 | +$119 | +$18.93 |
| PSA 8 | $65.61 | +$36.83 | +$11.83 | −$88.17 |
Net = sale price − $3.78 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $154 | +$100 |
| 50% | $136 | +$81.87 |
| 75% | $117 | +$63.34 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $167 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.60 | −$141 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Vulpix δ — FAQ
Is Vulpix δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vulpix δ sells for $98.59 against $3.78 raw: a $94.81 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($173) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Vulpix δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vulpix δ (Dragon Frontiers 70/101) sells for about $98.59 versus $3.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vulpix δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $167, ahead of CGC 10 at $25.60. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vulpix δ need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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